Animal Law

Danny is scared to tell the truth. After he saw someone steal some bikes, now he has to see that person in court and tell what he did. To help calm Danny's fears on the big day, his parents call the Helper Hounds - and there's no better pup for the job than Spooky. Spooky was involved in a crime herself - she lost her leg after being shot by a police officer who thought she was dangerous. Will Spooky's best calming tricks give Danny the courage to tell the truth in court?

Nobody could get Frederick Law Olmsted to sit still. He was filled with energy, adventure, and dreams of changing the world. As a boy, he found refuge in the peace and calm of nature, and later as an adult, he dreamed of designing and creating access to parks for a growing and changing America. When New York City held a contest for the best park design for what would become Central Park, Olmsted won and became the father of landscape architecture. He went on to design parks across America, including Yosemite National Park and even the grounds for the United States Capitol.

Matty is sick, and very sad because he’s too sick to go to the Queen’s birthday party! But when he gets an unexpected visitor, it seems that Matty might not miss out after all…

This magical new book from the one and only Judith Kerr is brimming with her trademark warm humour. Come on a wondrous journey with Katinka, a perfectly ordinary pussycat with a not-quite-so-ordinary tail.... A classic-in-the-making from Judith Kerr OBE, recipient of the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award and creator of the iconic The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, this delightful story is perfect for boys and girls of all ages.